Augusta district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Dooms

Dooms is a town in Augusta district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 94 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tinkling Spring Church (14 km), Emmanuel Episcopal Church (15 km) and Mirador (15 km).

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Dooms, Virginia
Dooms, Augusta district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dooms at a glance

Location
Augusta district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,327
Coordinates
38.1090° N, 78.8575° W
Places within 50 km
182 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Dooms

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dooms: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dooms

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dooms. The closest is Mikes Knob (4 km); the best-known is Mirador (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dooms

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dooms. The closest is Grand Caverns (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dooms

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dooms. The closest is Smith Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Dooms

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dooms. The closest is Crozet Tunnel East Portal (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dooms

12 parks within 100 km of Dooms. The closest is North Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Dooms

9 churches within 100 km of Dooms. The closest is Tinkling Spring Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dooms

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dooms
  2. 17 km Sugar Hollow · viewpoint, Charles
  3. 14 km Mirador · viewpoint, Albemarle
  4. 1 km Emmanuel Episcopal Church · church, Albemarle
  5. 18 km Humpback Rocks · viewpoint, Augusta
  6. 19 km Tinkling Spring Church · church, Augusta
  7. 14 km Back to Dooms

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How to reach Dooms

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    Within 15 km of Dooms

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dooms by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints94116Mikes Knob (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens923Grand Caverns (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2021Smith Dam (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1819Crozet Tunnel East Portal (11 km)
    Parks1012North Park (5 km)
    Churches59Tinkling Spring Church (14 km)
    Waterfalls99St Marys Falls (8 km)
    Other attractions78Coiner Spring (11 km)
    Museums55P. Buckley Moss Museum (7 km)
    Caves55Cave Hill (15 km)
    Treks01Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (53 km)

    Dooms: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dooms?

    Tinkling Spring Church (church, about 14 km), Emmanuel Episcopal Church (church, about 15 km), Mirador (viewpoint, about 15 km), Sugar Hollow (viewpoint, about 17 km), Humpback Rocks (viewpoint, about 21 km), Grand Caverns (nature spot, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dooms?

    182 places on Spotwander: 94 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dooms?

    Mikes Knob, about 4 km by road; Ramsey Mountain (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dooms?

    Grand Caverns, about 21 km by road; Staunton National Cemetery (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dooms?

    Smith Dam, about 10 km by road; Crimora Lake Overlook (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dooms?

    Start in Dooms, visit Sugar Hollow, then Mirador, then Emmanuel Episcopal Church, then Humpback Rocks, then Tinkling Spring Church, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dooms?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Dooms

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dooms’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dooms on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.